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because they are better for the environment.
Because green products don’t contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
You can charge more for green cleaning products.
They look more like affective and look like they would clean better. Also they may be more friendly to the environment or chemical free. But that is just my opinion and what i think
because they are better for the enviroment if you have’nt noticed we have been destoying the earth and now were trying to change that.
Most of the product end up in the water supply, eventually proving to be a toxic stew of chemicals. I would prefer bio-degradable eco friendly products going down the drains.
Not only are they better for the environment, but toxic cleaning products have been linked to cancers and the cause of allergies in children.
If non-toxic cleaners can be used, it’s a win-win for both us and the environment. This is why they are considered preferable.
Great question!
Green means that its better for the environment, so the fumes released are not harmful to the environment and typically the packaging is more ecological too.
Green products are manufactured in a way that makes them chemical free. And they are made in an environmentally friendly manner.
“Green” products have a number of connotations: The product is not harmful to the environment. The packaging is biodegradable or recyclable. And/or the manufacturing process does not release toxic or non-biodegradable byproducts.
By purchasing and using “green” products, we make a lesser negative impact on our environment, whether it’s how we use the product, how it’s manufactured, or how it or it’s packaging are disposed of.
Well all of these answers sound real good but there is no official definition for green products and no way to verify that any product is “green”. It is not unlike the idea of organic foods. Only recently has there been any official government definition of that is “organic.”
There is a huge misunderstanding about “green” products in the market. Especially in the residential sector.
Firstly, make sure when you’re shopping for “green” products that they aren’t just marketed “green”. Some companies simply put green in the name or color their products green. However, the contents and chemicals they use to make the cleaning products are far from being environmentally safe. (ie. Butyl)
In Canada, there is a federally supported organization that tests and regulates green products. They are called terra choice. In the U.S. there is a company called GreenSeal. These companies enforce standards like which chemicals can and cannot be used. They also test the chemical reactions in sewage etc.
So when purchasing environmentally safer products, make sure they contain that seal. Either the GreenSeal or the Terrachoice Seal. If they don’t, it is most likely the chemicals in that bottle are not safe for you or who ever uses it. If you want more info, check out California Prop 65. This is a list of all the dangerous chemicals that are “banned” in California. Then check your chemicals at home and see if any of those chemicals are on there. If they are, get rid of them.